1. Briefly explain the differences among accreditation, state licensing, and Medicare/Medicaid certification.

2. General Hospital has lost many paper records due to recent flooding. What PI tool could be used to analyze and address this situation? Provide a suggestion to improve the situation.

3. With the implementation of electronic health records, many clinicians have started to use “cut and paste” functions when documenting their notes in the patient medical record. AHIMA urges action on “cut and paste”, viewing it as a negative trend in patient care documentation. Evaluate and explain the risks and benefits of “cut and paste”. What is your position on this issue?